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WGC 299F

1998 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1438cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,870 mi
Last recorded22,870 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12425,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 299F
MakeFiat
Model124
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,438cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake effort low

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 22,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake effort low

oil leak

slight play between steering wheel and column

Pass 9 May 2019 20,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 20,406 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged hose split to cord (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside handbrake cable damaged against exhaust rubbing against it

Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,493 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,459 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 19,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,192 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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WGC 299F is a 1998 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,438cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 25,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGC 299F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGC 299F registered?

WGC 299F is a 1998 Fiat 124, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is WGC 299F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 299F shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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